It has to be. His form this season is looking no different from the last two seasons. He's like a deer in the headlights with ball in hand and has lost all composure. Look at the dumb frees and 50s he's given away over the last couple of seasons. He's done.
If that’s his standard disposal then McAuliffe should replace him instantly
seriously, when has taranto ever used the ball well ?
I think McAuliffe will come in (and stay in) soon enough, not at the expense of our bnf winner. Prestia should be moved to a half forward flank IMO.
He is now a liability. If Lynch is fit I'd rather Grimes is dropped and Balta moved back to defence.
That's garbage. He was uncontracted and wanted to return to Vic. Plenty of great players get traded.
We looked the most dangerous last night when Balta was moved into the ruck and still played a forward role but higher up the ground
He's completely cooked. Unfortunately that means there's more pressure being placed on our young defenders, as they don't have that solid support/leadership we used to have. I used to love watching our defense from behind the goals,and you could see the guys knowing what each other was doing, and covered for each other. Now there's no real leadership down there.
Agree with that. when we need a spark in the middle Balta going into the ruck will help too.
Did not pick that up at all...Ooze just called them Umpies!
Balta should play as a high forward with the majority of time between the arcs. If he does he’ll be All Australian and we’ll play finals .
Totally agree...I remember when English was rucking for the Doggies and thought...nope...nix...nada...zilch...not going to make it!
Gold Coast got away with about 4 head high ducks, we got away with one (hopper goal) Cambell got a lucky one too.
bloke needs to start holding his marks at afl level. he very good at vfl. not sure we can carry him at the moment though because of team balance.
I agree with Balta as second ruck, but we still need someone else in defence. Maybe Miller because Young and Gibcus need support. Broad's looking only a little better than Grimes too. Maybe Brown to play back there if Broad can play taller. I'd put Baker in the back half too and play Short on a wing.
English looked better than Ryan at the same stage.
Think it’s too early to write some of the older guys off especially Broad who we know can preform a lot better
I'm not saying bring Graham in I'm saying we missed a defensive mid. Or a mid that will actually tackle and apply pressure. Saying McAuliffe needs to come in, not Graham
I agree with Broad (he still needs to improve), but I honestly believe Grimes is done.
We need to balance it by introducing kids in other areas. No kids getting a game ahead of those 3 currently but Grimes could easily make way for Brown or Tresize, Prestia isn't commanding his spot anymore, throw in Kane or Sonz. We've got to get games into these kids.
Might be only 5 day turn around
I thought Grimes was ok
